Cryptococcus gattii molecular type VGII infection associated with lung disease in a goat.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cryptococcus gattii-induced cryptococcosis is an emerging infectious disease of humans and animals with worldwide distribution and public health importance due to its significant morbidity and mortality rate. The present study aimed to report a case of pulmonary infection by C. gattii molecular type VGII in State of São Paulo, Brazil.

Case presentation

A 5-year-old goat showing intermittent dry cough, ruminal tympany, anorexia, fever, tachycardia and tachypnea was presented for necropsy at the Veterinary Hospital of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, São Paulo University, São Paulo, Brazil. Postmortem examination revealed numerous 2.0-6.0 cm diameter yellow gelatinous pulmonary masses. Tissues were evaluated by a combination of pathological, my

SUBMITTER: da Silva EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5297049 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature